Dr Ford Brewer - PrevMed

Do Gum Infections Cause Atherosclerosis and Heart Attacks?

Episode Summary

For over 25 years now, oral pathogens have been suggested as a root cause of cardiovascular disease. Since then, solid evidence was lacking to support this theory. More recently, 2016 Level A evidence has shown that oral pathogens do indeed cause CVD. Here is how to identify if you have those oral pathogens and how to get them treated.

Episode Notes

For over 25 years now, oral pathogens have been suggested as a root cause of cardiovascular disease. Since then, solid evidence was lacking to support this theory. More recently, 2016 Level A evidence has shown that oral pathogens do indeed cause CVD. Here is how to identify if you have those oral pathogens and how to get them treated.

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